Uriage Eau Thermale Rich Water Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingUrea, Xylitylglucoside + 19 moreStrong evidence
“Alleviate ultra-dry skin with the Uriage Eau Thermale Rich Water Cream ; a smooth facial moisturiser that provides instant comfort and nourishment to the complexion.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
anhydroxylitol, diglycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Serine, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 1 moreModerate evidence
This product contains serine. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~6.4–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterDimethicone~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeSqualane~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneHydrogenated polydecene~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneGlycerin~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinDiglycerin~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinEthylhexyl palmitate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateLimnanthes alba seed oil~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilPolymethyl methacrylate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylatePropanediol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPropylheptyl caprylate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylheptyl caprylateButylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolXylitylglucoside~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about Xylitylglucoside1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.6%
Steareth-2~0.35–0.65%
Steareth-21~0.45–0.7%
Anhydroxylitol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolCetyl alcohol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholTrehalose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseUrea~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaXylitol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Pentaerythrityl distearate~0.25–0.45%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateParfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlucose~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseO-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePentylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSerine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Algin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDisodium phosphate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateGlyceryl polyacrylate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
More about Glyceryl polyacrylatePullulan~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePotassium phosphate~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Dimethicone, Squalane, Hydrogenated polydecene, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Polymethyl methacrylate, Propanediol, Propylheptyl caprylate, Butylene glycol, Xylitylglucoside, 1,2-hexanediol, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, Anhydroxylitol, Cetyl alcohol, Trehalose, Urea, Xylitol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Sodium polyacrylate, Parfum, Glucose, O-cymen-5-ol, Tocopheryl acetate, Pentylene glycol, Serine, Sodium hydroxide, Algin, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium phosphate, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Pullulan, Sodium hyaluronate, Potassium phosphate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| UriageEau Thermale Rich Water CreamYOUR PRODUCT | ElishacoyHydro Save Plan Cream | CetaphilRestoring Water Gel | MarcelleHydractive 24H Day & Night Moisturizing Gel Cream - Dry Skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 59% | 58% |
| Price | $13.25 | $19.00+$5.75 | $19.79+$6.54 | $34.31+$21.06 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 14 | 9 of 14 | 6 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Glycine Soja Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Uriage - Eau Thermale Rich Water Cream" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (xylitylglucoside 0.40% - 0.60%, urea 0.25% - 0.45%, trehalose 0.25% - 0.45%, sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.15%, glycerin 2.00% - 2.50%, anhydroxylitol 0.30% - 0.55% and diglycerin 1.60% - 2.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 11.51£ up to 19.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 20.00$ in the United States and for 24.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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